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It is time for us to share more recommended resources for you to check out as time allows:

The National Association of Voluntary and Community Action

This charity's action is rooted in communities, bringing local people together to campaign, volunteer and provide services. Working with over 160,000 support and development charities across England, they provide members with networking opportunities, advice, support, and training.

This organization offers tools, resources, products, projects, green energy solution and a variety of ways to create zero landfill growth. Check out their product called: Fluff - which is said to be similar to wood pulp and can be used in a variety of applications from agriculture to creating synthetic fuels.

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Apologies, today's scheduled guest, Patrick Dati, was a no-show... and we weren't able to offer a different programing for your listening pleasure. However I do encourage you to check out the archived episodes instead :)

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Saturday, January 28, 2012

"Words are sacred. They deserve respect. If
you get the right ones, in the right order, you can nudge the world a
little."

~ Tom Stoppard

-- World of Writing --

It is time for another World of Writing interview!

Mary
Hitchcock Cone is a fiction writer specializing in short stories and mystery
novels. She began writing in mid-life while on staff with the Trust for Public
Land and Nature Conservancy. In 1997 Mary joined a Marin County–based writing
group inspired by author Anne Lamott, whose members met weekly to share and
critique their original fiction works.

Mary was married for fifty-three years to the late Russell
Cone, a journalist for the San Francisco Examiner, and raised two
daughters. She instilled in her children the idea that living a life of meaning
is an art. Mary currently resides in Sacramento, California. Moose Mash and
Other Stories is published by FolkHeart Press, http://www.moosemash.com/

Q: Why don't we start by having you tell us about the writer's group you belong to?

A: I was very fortunate to belong to a
writing group in Larkspur, California, for almost eleven years. The members —
students of author and writing teacher Anne Lamott — were very enthusiastic
about Ms. Lamott’s honest approach to writing. We focused on bringing stories
to life and supported each other to get our work into print.

Q:How long did you belong to this group, how
did you find them, why did you join, and what was the process of becoming a
member?

A: I was a member from 1997 to 2009, until I
moved to Sacramento, California. The members had been students in a writing
course taught by author Anne Lamott. When the course ended, Ms. Lamott advised
them to form a writing group, which they did. Shortly thereafter, I met one of
the members at a writing conference, and was invited to join. I was thrilled
and it turned out to be a significant experience.

Q:Where did you meet? How often? What did
you do there?

A: We met religiously every Wednesday
evening at 5:30 p.m. at the local bookstore called Book Passage. We eventually
arrived at a format that worked — taking turns reading and editing ten pages
each week. I think we lasted so long, as my writing buddies would say, because
of “our love of writing and the intricate process of working a piece to its
fullest incarnation, along with a willingness to leave egos at the door.” When
a member had a big work, like a novel or collection of short stories, we would
meet for a longer working session.

Q:What was your path to publication?

A: I had just finished getting feedback on a
collection of my short stories from the writing group, when a family friend,
Karen Pierce Gonzales (who owns a small publishing company called FolkHeart
Press) said she was looking for new material. She asked me to send her my short
stories, liked them, and produced my first book in December 2011. It was a team
effort: my daughters Chris, a book editor, and Lucinda, an artist, prepared the
manuscript and book cover design, a family friend and prepress pro formatted the
book, and Karen is handling promotion and distribution. The book is called Moose
Mash and Other Stories, http://www.moosemash.com/

Q:What advice would you give for aspiring
authors?

A: What they say is true: Write about what
you know. And I would add: Write about what you love. Writing is really about
chipping away the lies and half truths to get to the heart of a story. Being honest
and patient with yourself and working with a trusted group of fellow writers
are key to discovering a story that rings true to the reader.

Q:Tell us a bit about your passions in
life.

A: My greatest passion was my late husband
Russ, to whom I was married for fifty-three years. We were lucky to be in love
all our married life. I am passionate about my two daughters and feel blessed
to be a parent of such remarkable people. Writing is, of course, a great
passion; I’ve always been fascinated by the compelling humanity within
seemingly ordinary lives. I also love to travel, swim, and play music.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Join us live @ 10AM-11 (Pacific) / 11AM-12 (mountain) for a look at two wonderful charities and their founder. Or access the archive later on via the link below.

Author Mal Duane built a multimillion dollar
real estate company from scratch, has a dream marriage, and, as a certified
Professional Life and Recovery Coach. But more importantly, she is deeply
involved with helping others discover and use their own power. Her life
experience, including recovering from a decades-long struggle with alcoholism,
has provided her with extensive hands-on, in-the-trenches experience for taking
hold of a life and bringing forward the potential that lies buried beneath the
scars and hurts. In 2007, she built the Katherine Holly Riley School in Mali,
West Africa, which educates 100 children annually. She is also the Founder of
“Holly’s Gift”, an educational assistance fund for women.

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Monday, January 23, 2012

* Today's article about moving to rural locations was submitted by Sachin

Tips for making a tree change include knowing what to do in the fire
season, being wary of snakes, knowing to adjust for country driving and get
involved with your local community.

If you have decided to make the big move
out to live in the country then there are a few things you should be aware
of. Other than finding a reputable removalist company to transport all your
possessions and furniture to your new home, you should also be aware that
living in a rural area can be very different from living in the city. Don't forget that your new home will need to
have home and contents
insurance.

Fire season

You need to be aware that when living in a
rural area the fire season can be a potential threat to your property. If you live near bushland or even if you are
on a farm, you can still be susceptible to bush fires. Protect your property by getting ready for
fire season. Have a plan, clear all
flammable materials away from around your home and pack an emergency survival
kit.

Snakes

Snakes are a common sight in the bush and
on rural properties. They will tend to
get out of your way, so you don't usually see them much, but you can come
across them unexpectedly. There are many
poisonous snakes in Australia, so if you see one stay right away. Careful when going through long grass and
avoid having things like piles of wood close to the house, as well as leaving
water around, which snakes are attracted to.

Water supply

Sometimes you can be on town water when you
live on a rural property but sometimes you are too far out and need to have
your own water supply. Having as many
water tanks as you can afford is a good idea.
Try and have a tank for each building, so that you get the maximum
catchment off roofs, such as the roof of your house, any sheds or other
buildings.

Gas bottles

You won't have access to gas services
either in a remote area so if you want to have gas you will need a large gas
tank, which the gas company will send around a gas tanker to fill every so
often.

Septic tanks

Your sewerage will also not be connected to
the main services that they have in a town so you will need a septic tank. These will need to emptied every now and
then, which you hire a professional company to do.

Driving

Driving in the country is very different to
driving in the city. There are no street
lights and often roads are narrow. You
could find that you need to do a lot of driving on gravel roads. Adjust to your new conditions, being extra
careful until you become more used to country driving.

Post service

Note that some rural areas don't have a
postal delivery service for properties in more remote areas. You will need a post office box at the
closest town, which is where you will have to go and collect your mail.

Rubbish bins

Unlike city dwellers you will find that you
might not have the luxury of a rubbish collection service. Little things that you do take for granted
are sometimes no available so don't be surprised if you have to dispose of your
own rubbish. This could mean having your
own tip, which is basically a large hole that you throw your rubbish in and
eventually bury it. If you have a larger
property you would make your tip a distance from the house.

Get to know your neighbours

The best thing you can do when living in
the country is make friends with your neighbours. It is good to have your neighbours there when
you need help, plus if you are a long distance from town it is good to have the
extra company.

Community

Another great thing to do is become a part
of the community. Volunteer, attend
community events and become involved in what goes on around your local town.

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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Carmen Allgood, of Colorado (USA), has devoted
most of her adult life to penetrating the mysteries of love. She has produced
more than 50 events, benefits, and festivals to raise money for various
non-profit organizations, and is a guest speaker at numerous functions.

Join us for an in-depth discussion on True Love... Live @ 10-11 AM Pacific (chat room will be available for live listeners) ...or access the archive later on:

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I read (on the japanfs.org newsletter) that a heavy machinery manufacturer - Kawaski Heavy Industries Ltd - has been focusing on tidal power generation systems and was selected as one of the companies contracted to do research into ocean energy power generation via New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization.

Wave power has been around for quite some time - friends of ours once had a cabin on some property with a small creek that was used to power some of their electricity needs via a small machine that sat in the creek, absorbing the energy stored in the flow of the water itself. A few years ago we had a green energy expert come on our show to talk about desalination plants and wave energy plants. It is a low impact energy source that could very well supply most of the energy needs for coastal and river communities. Here in BC (Canada) a lot of our energy is generated from hydro power plants placed strategically along our fast moving rivers and some lake systems.

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Friday, January 20, 2012

"By
academic freedom I understand the right to search for truth and to publish and
teach what one holds to be true. This right implies also a duty: one must not
conceal any part of what on has recognized to be true. It is evident that any
restriction on academic freedom acts in such a way as to hamper the
dissemination of knowledge among the people

and thereby impedes national
judgment and action."

~ Albert Einstein

-- Drum Workshops --

For those of you interested in our hand drum workshops... we have started up after a 3-month hiatus due to a relocation to Creston, BC. Our first workshop in Creston is scheduled for Jan 28th and is already booked solid. However we will be offering future workshop dates, and are now taking reservations for these: Feb 11 & Feb 25. Reservations are necessary. Email: ldbrummet@yahoo.com

* Dave (instructor) is also now accepting individual lessons, private and family workshops. You can also contact him for drum repairs.

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It is time for another Best of 2007 episode, Vol 13 today will focus on Passion, Balance & Philanthropy with two wonderful guests - Margaret Cecconet and Nancy Reid. Join us live (10-11 AM Pacific) and drop in the live chat room if you have a chance... or access the archived discussion later on via:

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